As soon as I mentioned the words nine-course meal, my social networking timeline erupted with reactions that mixed envy, shock and disbelief. How the heck can you manage to eat your way through a nine-course meal, they all wondered. Truthfully, I was wondering that too, as I sat, admittedly a bit bewildered, amidst media people during the press launch of L’Incontro.

Father’s Day has restaurants lining up specials left and right, making it tough to choose where to eat. Melo’s however, dangled a super magical word in my face that made me want to try their’s immediately – WAGYU. A steakhouse that made its name with Certified Angus Beef, Melo’s knows that there’s nothing quite like a well-made steak to make dad happy. Hence, their special Steak ala Dad.

Krispy Kremes, our favorite evil doughnut, is gearing up for Father’s Day with a super special doughnut that’s sure to appeal to everyone—not just Dads!

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The morning of our second day in Macau found us walking on the famed cobblestones of Macau’s Senado Square. A commercial center in the city’s old district, it blended the old, the new, and the distinctly Macanese. The walk to Senado Square was already an adventure—passing through narrow streets flanked by towering buildings while averting the oncoming scooters and motorbikes demanded much attention.

Exploring the square was another adventure in itself. Here, old, restored Portuguese-themed buildings stood tall and proud—a statement to the territory’s rich heritage, and only the the signs that these stores were a Mc Donald’s or a Starbucks brought you back to the present time. Our walk through this UNESCO heritage site was capped off by a visit to the historic Ruins of St. Paul. A tough task considering the height of the stairs you had to climb, all the while dodging busloads of tourists from Mainland China.
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